Messi was arguably the best player on the planet at 19 years old and he’s still arguably the best player on the planet at 39 years old. Do you know how fucking nuts that is?
telling your brain "i know you don't wanna do the thing and it'll be very uncomfortable for you at first but you can do it buddy. it'll be fine" is actually surprisingly effective. it sounds too simple but that fuckass organ WILL listen to you if you treat it with kindness lol